Issues affecting seniors are uniquely challenging. When an individual’s emotional problems become disruptive and significantly affect his or her ability to care for basic personal needs, an increased level of care may be needed. Allow us to partner with you in making the future brighter for you and your loved one.

How to Begin

Patients can be referred by self, family, physicians, hospitals, assisted living facilities, or nursing homes. For more information, or to take the next step, call The Sylvia Barr Center. A trained therapist will determine if the patient is appropriate for treatment on the unit and assist with the administration process.

If the patient does not meet the criteria for inpatient care, alternative care and resources will be located and offered.

The Sylvia Barr Center can help with any of the following:

Depression

Anxiety

Unresolved grief

Alzheimer’s Disease and other dementias

Other mental health issues

Some issues are too much for an independent care giver to manage alone. Consult our staff if one or more of the following apply:

Confusion or disorentiation in familiar surroundings

Aggression, impulsivity, hyperactivity

Obsessive compulsive behaviors

Delusions/hallucinations

Lapses in speech

Difficulty with bathing, grooming and hygiene

Inability to recognize family and friends

Self injurious behaviors

Adjustment issues or difficulty adjusting to life changes

Depression

Anxiety

Help is available

Trained professionals are ready to evaluate your loved one and create an individualized plan of care targeted at an optimum level of improvement for each individual and his/her needs.

Diagnostic testing

Psychiatric and physical assessment

Medical management and education

Motor skill development

Individualized treatment planning

Family education and support

Basic life skill enhancement

Assisted living facilities

24-hour nursing and medical support

Placement assistance

Individual group therapy

Access to physical and nutritional therapy

Recreational therapy

Your treatment team

Your treatment team is multi-disciplinary in design to ensure the best quality patient care for those who trust us with behavioral health needs. Along with the family doctor, the team includes:

Medical Director

Nurse Manager

Therapists

Nursing Professionals

Social Worker

Occupational Therapist

Activity Therapist

The Sylvia Barr Center is ready to help your loved one achieve a healthier, more productive life.